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The Hall Safe d Lock company move her to
the Museum.
Twenty ordinary peol le can stand on her
chair Mt he same lime.
II takes belts Of cloth t. make her dresses.
In this Jumbo Of wCmen the Rocky mountains
are personifed. She il very BIG You can't
see Ter all ut once. You must loo,; at her in sec
TORS Your eyes seem locking through tele-
scopes. She is an enormous landscape, IL gigan-
tic mountain human flesh she is sI massive, so
ponderoUs, so imposing ard oycrwhe Inning in The
immensit,' Cf her almost incomprehensifle pro-
portions that strange Understandable, yet pleas
III" sensation Of mingled wonder. amazement
AID awe tlls the astonished beholder while
gazing upon her
Tire Story of ths Life OF the Biggest of Biz
Beings That I'VE Have any Record o..
This Behemoh of women before whose i'm
mensity al other big people are dwarfS. was
born in MocksFilIa, nayey county; North
Nall. Al birth she was the talk of that region.
for she weighed Sc pounds. Her mother
died in giving her birth. She grew very ran,
pounds. SO wonderful was she that people came
from all directions to see thiS slave child of en-
Mr.. Jose1h P. smith or Whi,esville. Columbus
county, in The same state, who. at a glance, saw
the financial possibilities of her as an invest
H"s srd G d Wh che Ell Bg na R"FE vain
sold for 81 500. Smith T. iced her on public ex-
hibition in tbs. city of Charleston. South Caro-
Ira, at Hierninn Hall. where she attracted the
attention and cstonished the entire population
Of that city. From Charleston they visited
Savannah and various cities Of the South, at last
tied for over one year. While in that city the
second sale Of BIG WINNIE. the slave, was
consummated. Smith having made Il fortune
from her exhibitions had her sold at auction
from the III )ck. Christopher r. Brestle, the then
yell known Snowman. pnid So 5000 in gold for
her He visited Cuba and all the djacent islands,
returning to the South Just before the breaking
ont CT the rebellion. on BIG WINN!E'S sec
ond visit to the city of Charleston, Sumter was
fred on. war was declared. and her MASTER fear
FIJI for her safety, and thinking that the war
Would be Of short duration had her transported
by OK teams from Branchville, s. c.. Chen the
rair0ad terininuS). to the mountains near Ashe
Nille,- There in lonely canvon. isolated
from I'll except the Illicit whisky distillers, the
Sesperados and escaped criminals he caused to
lie erected cabin, wherein he confined his BIG
SLAVE. Leaving her in the care of another
lavc and his wife ..3rcstle'' Joined the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-15
Proposals for Army Transports
ton.

Proposals for Army Transporter
ton.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA
OFFICE CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER,
ST. PAUL. Mi H.. NY T. 1887
SEALED PROPOSALS, in ipl ate. snb.
~ ject to the usual conditions, will be re-.
ceived at this Office until II O'clock m Inn,
Z, 1887, at which time and place they Will
be opened in the presen of bidders. for Tho
transportation by wagon of Military stores
within the ii its of the CITY of II Phi
Mimi, and between st. Paul. Mimi. AMI
Fort Smelling, Min E, during the fiscal vear
commencing July l, 1887, and ending lime
80, 1883. '''''c
Bidders will state the rate per 100 Mound,
Blank proposals and full information rs 10
manner OF bidding, conditions to be oh,
nished on application to Major A. F. Rock.
well, Quartermaster, U. s. A., st. Paul, Mimi.
Streties VIII be required to Justify in The
sum OF Ihree Hundred Dollars
Envelopes containing proposaIs should no
marked proposals for TRANSPORTATION nj ST,
ralli MIMI" and addressed 10 the under
JAMES NJ! MOORE,
Eeputy Quartermaster General q. s A
chief QnartermGster
l2I2' nnc5SI.
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am not poetical thinker. The wild
violetS bloom by the roadway and tell
to me no tale OF mOdeSty. The tinkle of
Il cOW-bell coming on the evening breeze
heavy with the smell of new-mOwn hay
promotes no dreaming, and yet in those
years ago, as we stood on the bluff and
saw the moonlight simmer on the
muddy Missouri and battle with trans
cendentai sweetness her Southern face,
thought knew why the great river
bent from its direct course to kiss the
hills made lovely by her presence.
Never before in my life had | told a
woman that | loved her; never had |
even lied about it without some indica-
ton that it would be Il welcome. But
| told her so; and telling her | said it
was confession unlimited, but Il tribute
| was proud to pay her imperial worth.
Were there tears in the brown eyes that
made them luStrous as she looked so
steadily, so earnestly in my face? Dear
little woman.
My regiment was ordered away next
day for Montana. And there was that
look again upon her face when called
to say goodbye. She held rosebud in
her hand and had torn one leaf from it
and was mechanically brushing it across
her lips. | took it from her.
''Why?" she asked.
For reply put it in my pocket-book.
You are only a SchoolbOy STILL" she
said, and stepping to the conservatory
she returned with the leaf of rose
geranium, which she gave me. | took
her hand and pressed it, unresiSted, to
my lips.
Dared | do more? drew it toward
me SO imperceptibly that feared she
might not feel the invitation | was
vIrNn wat al
OF keeneSt doubt, and them am
waiting for words to describe my sensa-
tons. 1t seems so feeble only to say |
kissed her, but that was it,
Along the river road, as | slowly can't
cred back to the fort | was living it
over again, feeling once more, in imagi-
nation. the first trembling response to
my indicated wish; again the upturned
and half-frightened face was, with moist
lips, coming near my own, and / felt
that thrilling contact.
In these Intervening years how often
l have Te-lived that moment.
have frequently thought that more
forward man would have taken advant-
her i'll his arms and kissed her again and
again, have told her of his love and
asked her to be true and honest in his
absence: but l did not. Could | make
her my wife? Would she be happy in
the hum-drum life of an army post?
Would be content to have her there?
These were questions that | asked my
self; questions that l never answered.
This life makes dreamerS of US. What
other man would have expected nine
years to pass with no communication
between himself and woman whom
he loved or fancied upon his return to
find her waiting for him. What other
would have deserved it.
1t was with strange citation that /
dressed myself on the evening of my
return to Fort Leavenworth nine years
z after. leaving it. Was
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-15

after leaving it. Was
she living still? Would
she be glad to see me?
never doubted it. In
1my buttOnhOle | wore
the leaf of a rose geran-
ium and one leaf torn
from a rosebud in sweet
significance of that part
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-15
MEMORY AND REALITY.
The Nine Years Devotion of n
West Point Graduate.
"A Manly Heart Under an Army
Uniform OF Blue.

tnat l confess that |
am Il lieutenant in
the United States
army. | graduated
from the academy at
West Point some ten
years ago, and the
fact that | have seen
no active service is
not Il fault of mine,
but is due to the
peaceful circum-
stances that have sur
rounded me since
that time. | am Il
bachelor, also, and
my knowledge, con-
sequently, even of
domestic warfare is
but small. Perhaps
there is no excuse
for nv fins Obtrud-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-15
DR.. MACRAW

Beg leave to inform his friends and
patrons that he will Remove his Dental
Parlors to the Corner of Seventh and
Minnesota streets May IL.
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CONTRACT WORK.
Grading Frances Street.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works. }
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 10, 1887. I
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
THE STRONG CASE.
Ouachita Telegraph.


The trial of Gen. Will A. Strong at
Baton Rouge for failure to account for
81 900 received, or that should have
been received by him, while Secretary
of State, for election paper, resulted in
mistrial. Gen. Strong utterly failed
to make showing viDdicating himself,
and how the jury could have failed to
agree, we do not understand: Gen.
Strong's own testimony disclosed
loose and reckless way OF managing a
public trust that should be rebuked.
He seems to have thought that any
thing that Was for the party was all
right and proceeded to ''let her rolf
accordingly. The worst feature OF the
case is that Gov. McEnery knew Of the
crookedness of the Secretary, and 1t
was upon this knowledge that Strong
flied ii plea of prescription. which III
our humble opinion was good. Suisse
quently Strong was appointed to an"th-
IT office, Secretary Of the State Senate,
we believe, hccau>" he was a good
party man we presume. He still
holds II, we believe, aud is, besides, Il
member OF the police Jury OF VIM
parish and chairman of the finance
committee OF COURSE no individual
of the State Administration can be
held responsible for Strong'S acts, but
it does seem to be II proper case for the
people TO administer rebuke to an ad
mlnistration under which such things
We're possible.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
Greatly Excited.

Not few of the citizens of Opelousas
have recently become greatly excited
over the astounding facts, that several
of their friends who had been pro-
nounced by their ply sicians as incu-
rable and beyond all hope-suffering
with that dreaded monster Consump-
tion-have been completely cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, the only remedy that does
eases, Coughs, Colds, Asthma and
Bronchitis.
Trial bottle free at NJ. z. Young &
Co.'S Drug Store, large bottles $500. /
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
THE WILLIE PLATE TOURNAMENT.

The Tournament, Barbecue and Bal
which came off at Vile Plate, on tbt
18th, under the auspices of the Eillt
Plate Tournament and Railroad Club
was "a most notable event for that vii
iage and the adjacent communities
Over two thousand people, by actua
count, were present and the weather
barring dusty streets, was all that could
be desired.
There were fifteen entries in the
Tournament; and the riding evinced
great skill and training on the part OF
the gallant knights. The following
gentlemen were awarded the three
wreaths, in the order given:
1. Hebrard Soileau, Knight Of Hope.
2. Jules / ate, Knight of Vile Plate.
8. Joseph Soileau, Red, White and
Blue.
Mr.. Jules Tate, in addition to the
second wreath, also won the blue rib
bon, the prize for the swiftest riding.
Mr.. Hebrard Soileau selected for his
Queen, Miss Minerva Reed, of Plaisance.
Mr.. Jules Tate selected Miss Hattie
Haas, of Bayou Chicot, as the first
Maid of Honor.
Mr.. Joseph Soileau chose Miss Estella
Daire for Second Maid of Honor.
The following gentlemen acted as
judges OF the Tournament: DR.. j. H.
Haas, L. D. Young, j. P. j. Landre-
neau, Fl. Fl. Deshotels, and Dan. Quirk :;
with Messrs. John d. Currie, j. Fl.
Parker, Sam. Haas, Damon Deville and
A. L. Fontenot as Marshals.
Everything passed off in the best
possible manner. Though the crowd
was large, yet throughout the day and
evening there were perfect order and
good feeling. The Ball was pro-
nounced by all present, and especially
by the visitors from Opelousas and
Washington, to have been one of fln..
most delightful and enjoyable ever
given in this parish.
The officers of the Club who got ND
these festivities, are: Hon. Yves Vi
0Tine, TFSslueHt, Will MI. T.. y. Con-
way as Vice President, and E. Vidrine
and Henry Stagg as Secretaries.
They are worthy of special COM
for their successful efforts
in promoting so very agreeable an en-
for the public.
The Club has built quite large Hall,
and is in a very prosperous condition.
Those who had the pleasure of being
present on this occasion, unanimously
the hope that our Vile Plate
friends will again, at an early day,
vend ont their invitations for another |
festive entertainment like that Just
yiVen. SPECTATOR.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
NOTICE !!

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans, La, March Goth, 1887. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk Of Court. ut Opelousas, La, on
Wednesday, May 18th, 1887. viz:
CELEsTHN MARCANTEL,
who made Homestead Entry No. Gl56 for the
West half OF West half Section 20 Township
South Range East La. Meridian
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Acdoile Fontenot, Olibc Manuel, Simon Jean
Bite. Manuel. Jean Bite. Manuel. All Of ST.
Landry parish La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
aprli Z-ol Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
THE STATE DEBT AMENDMENT
Ouachita Telegraph.

The State Debt Amendment has
been subject of discussion by the
State press for some time. Or more
properly speaking it has been matter
of controversy between the papers of
the State that have taken sides in the
gnbernatorial contest as between Gov.
McEnery and Gen. Nichols. Those
papers favoring Gen. Nichols candi-
dacy have properly charged that the
Amendment was an infamous outrage
upon the people and that the present
administration was responsible for it.
Those papcls that do not stand on the
outer wall' but are so fortunate as to
bc within the magic Ring, do not cry
ont against the Amendment but de-
fend it by the argument that if it is
the mOnstrors evil that the Reform
press have pictured it, their own pa
trlotic and manned leader and candi-
date for Governor, Gen. Nichols, en-
dorSed and supported it. If not beg
ging the question this is at least an at
tempt to sidetrack the issue. But with
this we have nothing to do and care
less about. We simply want to have a
little say about the Debt Amendment.
Briefly stated it is this: One of the
legacies handed down to lis by corrupt
Republican officials was an enormous
debt-some of it just and large per-
centage of 1t fraudulent-the just and
the unjust so tangled together that it
was past finding out what Louisiana
rightfully owed. Some were in favor
of regulating the whole outright, but
others, on the principle that it would
be better to let so guilty men escape
than one innocent man should suffer,
preferred paying all to repudiating a
Just debt. Between these classes was Il
middle element-the people-who be-
lievcd in ascertaining, as near as pos
sble what Louisiana justly owed and
paying it and repudiating the bad. A
compromise measure was the result and
the people in their sovereign capacity
fixed the matter up in the Consttu-
tlOnal Convention TO tne1 own salts
faction. Subsequently the politicians
and the bond holders secured the pas
sage through the legislature of an
which was subversive of
the will of the people and which was
forced down their threats at the ballot
box by frand and perjury.
The measure was policy of the
present State Administration and the
administration is directly responsible
and should be held accountable for it
at the polls in 1888.
II there was no other charge against
the administration this thing alone
should retire it from power. There
never was more fragrant case Of utter
disregard of the will aud rights of the
people. i
If such things can be and go unre-
buked the Constitution-the paramount |
law of the land-stands for naught.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

Last Sunday night, about midnight,
jeff. Thompson shot and killed j. E.
Bailey in the backyard of c. Brands
bakery and boarding house in this
place. Two shots were fired, one en-
tering q post, and the other enterin g
near the center in the lower part of
Bailey's chest and ranging downward's
and lodging near the surface at the hip
The skull just over BaIley's eye was
also fractured from blow of some
heavy object. He lived about five
hours. Bailey was sewing machine
agent or a repairer of sewing machines,
and was a stranger here, boarding at
Brands. The substance of the coro-
ner's jury of inquest is, that Bailey
came to his death by a pistol shot fired
by Thompson.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

Omaha Dame-"I don't think yon
ought to sit on the same sofa with Mr.
De Lone when he calls to see you, dear
Charming daughter-"Why, the sofas
are great big things. What difference
does it make?" He might forget him
self and suddenly reach over and kiss
you" Hump! He hasn't sense E.
nougl.n-Omata World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

The great suit over the funds of the
Estate of l.. B. Cain Of New Orleans,
was decided last week by the Supreme
Court, in an able opinion reduced by
Judge Watkins. Our two townsmen,
David Roos and Julius Meyers, were
greatly interested in the litigation.
TIE decision of the lower court was
adverse to their interests but on APP
peal, their privilege claims, to the ex-
tent of many thousand dollars, we're
recognised by the Supreme Court. We
congratulate them on their good luck.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
Wonderful Cures.

". d. IIoyt Il Co., Wholesale ana Retail
Druggists of Rome, Ga, say We have been
selling Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric
BtttrS and Bucklrn'S Arnic;t Save for two
years. Have never handled remedies that sell
a. well, or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures effected
by the Sc medicines i'll this city. Several cases
of pronounced Consumption have been entire
~ cured by use Of u few bottles of Dr.. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitttrs. We guarantee them always.
Sold by N. p Young K Co.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

Last Sunday night was bad chapter
in the history of this parish. Besides
the killing here of Bailey by Thomp-
son, Mr.. Joseph McClellan's corn crib
and stable, a few miles west of here,
was burned, with all his corn and three
horses and Mr.. Emile Pciret's crib in
Plaisance, a few miles northwest of
town, was also burned. Both supposed
to be incendiary fires.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

THE BEST FoOT In FRONT
"See here, now, I've heard good deal
about the honest farmers, but what
makes you put all the best peaches on
the top of the basket9' asked a city man
of the fruitseller.
He stretched his head, thought mo-
ment, and replied: Il 'spect it's for the
mostly swill- barrel."-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

In Mr.. Castleman's letter on the
King Roatner contest, referred to last
week. the following extract appears
When the parish of Tensas was
called, the delegation from the parish
ing against Tensas with its So votes
participating in the proceedings, there
bg giring the Boatner ring the control o,
the contention ,rhick meant the defeat o.
King, and large majority in the Dis
trict."
The italics are ours.
Mr.. CastleBan virtually admits that
Gen. King bOlted the regular organiza-
ton rather than submit to the chances
of reduction of Tensas' fictitious
yote.-Ouachita Telegraph.
In Tensas parish, there are only two
or three hundred white votes, and some
three thousand colored votes, we be-
lieve. 1t was by converting these
colored votes into bogus Democratic
ones, and ballot-box stuffiug, that the
iniquitous debt amendment was sad
died on the taxpayers by the present
administration. AS the Ouachita Tele-
graph justly says, this thing alone
should retire it from power" The ad-
ministration here lately, because a
State election is approaching, has
shown some concern for the farmers
for their votes Of course; and swind-
ling them and the other taxpayers out
of one hundred and twenty thousand
dollars year, by this fraudulent debt
amendment, shows just what the adj
ministration wants: their votes and
their money.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
NO LICE!
april Pat

The rattle of Mr.. A Glron's fine black stallion
Barnum, will come off ON the I'd day of april
next, at Judge A. SimOn's office In OpeIousas
at 10 O'Clock m. All those whose chances
are unpaid, will please come forward and set
tie for same, else they will be disposed Of
INCH 19-3t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
notice..
LAND OFFICE, IT New Orl' ans l.;
mar J-6t

LAND OFFICE, III New Orl, ans La
February 18th, 1887 :
Notice il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his Intention
aud that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, at Op"nusas, La, on Wednesday
April 18th, 1887. W.:
henry T.. SOEaEAU,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1861 for tbs
West half of South West quarter section g.
Township South Range | West.
He names The following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Emile Hehcrt Joseph Bellon, Theodule z,
Vidrnc, Dupre Roy. All OF st. Landry parish
La
THOs. J. BUTLER.
fch l9-Gt Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

Wonders will never cause.-the Demo-
Gratis carried Rhode Island at the cleo
ton held in that State last week.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

What is the best way to manage q
man?" asks feminine correspondent.
Marry him.-Omaha World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
MARTIN BUDD,
PAINTING, PAPERING, MARB-
LING AND GRAINlNG.
-O-
Town and country jobs, promptly
attended to. april 1871 y
OPELOUSkS FEMALE INSTITUTE
Opelousas. st. Landry Par. La.

OpeIOusas, st. Landry Par. La.
FHyAE2 INSTITUTION will resume 1r-
Il ties Monday, September 9Th, 1856. under the
Immediate supervision OF Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist.
ants. The scolaStlc year consists of forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months so
academlc 4" 3 90
Music. with use of piano 6 90
Boarding, including washing" lights
and fuel per month. .-------. is 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting
drawing, each, extra. 10 90
Incidental fee 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government OF this school is strict but
parental. no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm.
posed but every student must comply with the
rules, and must prepare up to the measure OF
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits OF
correct thinking and thorough investigation
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man
ners health and morals of their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case of
protracted illness. The location OF this town is
healthful and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge Of
Mrs. Hayes. 3oarders will provide themselves
with b,s Uk ITS ard towels.
For pa tlcu!ars,s daret
M2s, Nj. N. HAYES.
MY q orinciIoa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

Prize-fghters are among the most in
nocent people in the community. They
are always being roped in.-Boston Post
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16
FOR RENT.

A residence opposite the Overton place, with
four rooms down stairs, and one large room
ply to BLACK g. NORRIS,
Apl g-tf Opelousas, La,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

A Tennessee astronomer has discover
ed comet without head, but theceby
hangs tail.-Norristown Herald,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

The cowboy poet recently discovered
in Wyoming is to be called the poet lar
lat San Francisco Examiner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

"T II thank you for some more of the
turkeys clothing" said Edward, as he
passed bis plate for more dressing.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

The account of the battle of Shiloh
begun in this paper last week, is con-
Guided to-day.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-16

The contract to build the Acadia
courthouse at Crowley, was awarded to
Theodore Schadel, on the 18th inst,
for $4,000. 1t is to be frame building,
and the work to begin at once.